Spring Intern 2025 - DIGITAL, Data and Technology Infrastructure

About Us

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is an independent nonprofit organization authorized by Congress in 2010. Its mission is to fund research that will provide patients, their caregivers and clinicians with the evidence-based information needed to make better-informed healthcare decisions. PCORI is committed to continually seeking input from a broad range of stakeholders to guide its work.

Position Summary

The intern's contributions to the DIGITAL will provide an opportunity to work on a cutting-edge project leveraging Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning (ML). The project aims to develop and refine algorithms that can analyze, interpret, and help facilitate the automation of portfolio coding to improve efficiency and accuracy in our operations. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of AI, data science, and research methodologies.

The DIGITAL department is seeking an intern who will have the opportunity to:

• Define and Align Taxonomy with NLP Model.
• Develop a clear mapping between taxonomy domains and target entities/categories for model training.
• Identify and annotate a representative dataset of research plans to establish a "gold standard" for model evaluation.
• Build and Evaluate Initial Model for Coding Research Plans,
• Train an NLP/ML model to classify and code research plans according to taxonomy domains.

Pay Range and Employment Status:

Interns shall be classified as temporary employees who are hired as interim replacements, to temporarily supplement the workforce, or to assist in the completion of a specific project and who are temporarily scheduled to work for a limited duration. Employment beyond any initially stated period does not in any way imply a change in employment status. Temporary workers are not eligible for PCORI benefits.

• Bachelor's hourly pay: $17.50
• Master's and above hourly pay: $20.00

Required Experience

Ideal candidates will be pursuing their undergraduate or postgraduate education in Business Analytics or Engineering background, Computer Science/Engineering or closely related field, such as applied math or statistics

Application Process:

Applications for the PCORI Spring Internship Program will be accepted up to 12:00 pm EST on Friday, January 17, 2025. Applicants who are chosen will be phone screened by PCORI People Strategy and Services.

Key Dates:

Internship Application Submission Deadline - January 17, 2025

Spring Internship Start Date - February 3, 2025

Spring Internship End Date - April 14, 2025

Application Instructions:

PCORI will only consider complete applications that include:

• A cover letter
• An up-to-date resume
• Supplemental materials, if applicable

PCORI conducts background checks on all applicants.

PCORI's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

PCORI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity both internal and external to the workplace. You can learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion here. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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